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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.90, 2,381.97 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.90, 2,381.97 and 767.75 is: 1,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.90 : 2,381.97 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.90/2,381.97 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.90x = 2,381.97 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.90x = 1,828,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,757.47/1,588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.96

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